Anaplasmosis Anaplasmosis is a widespread cattle disease that causes serious economic losses. Cattle of all ages may become infected, but older cattle have the highest risk, especially those under stress conditions such as shipping or pregnancy – when resistance is lowered.¹ • Costs producers $425 per animal through³: – Abortions – reduces calf crop by 4%^4,5 – Reduced productivity – cull rate increases by 30%^4,5 – Mortality – 30% to 50% of those with symptoms die if left untreated^6-8 • Reduces productivity and fertility in 1- to 3-year-old cattle⁹ – Carrier cattle are reservoirs for potential future outbreaks – Rate of gain, pregnancy rate, and milk production are all lowered • Protects cattle against clinical anaplasmosis caused by Anaplasma marginale susceptible to chlortetracycline, and it controls infection in carriers – Effective in early-stage anaplasmosis – the least stressful means of getting medication into cattle, permitting quicker recovery¹⁰ – Prevents anaplasmosis (a) in the vector season (summer and fall) when insect population is greatest, (b) after large numbers of cattle are treated, and (c) when new animals are introduced into your herd¹¹ • Convenient and economical for producers of beef and non-lactating dairy cattle¹ – No need for monthly injections during the vector season¹ – No withdrawal period, so cattle can receive it right up to slaughter¹ Anaplasmosis